Embark on a journey through the world’s rich cultural tapestry in this bonus episode of English Plus Podcast. Explore traditions from Japan to Mexico, Bhutan to Australia, and more. Understand the significance of each practice, how they resonate with their respective cultures, and their impact on the world. A journey around the globe in just one episode! Dive into ‘Cultural Insights Part 1’.
We romanticize the starving artist myth, but is it a creative truth or a convenient lie? This article dismantles the idea that hardship fuels great art, exploring how the cognitive tax of true scarcity can kill inspiration. Discover why a safety net, not suffering, might be the true key to unlocking our world’s greatest creative potential.
How do words like “handout” versus “lifeline” shape our reality? This article explores the subtle grammar of judgment we use when discussing poverty, revealing how our vocabulary can build invisible walls of stigma. Discover how the connection between language and poverty impacts perception and policy, and ask yourself: if we changed our words, could we change our world?
Improve your advanced English listening skills for exams like TOEFL and IELTS with this practice test. Listen to a lecture about Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank, and answer 10 comprehension questions.
Poverty isn’t just about a lack of money. Explore the concept of multidimensional poverty and discover why access to healthcare, education, and clean water reveals the true reality of global inequality.
Explore how the decline of critical thinking fuels political polarization and social media echo chambers. Discover how intellectual humility and good-faith arguments can help heal our divisions and strengthen democracy.
Take critical thinking out of the abstract and into your daily life. Learn to evaluate wellness fads, avoid financial biases, and use self-reflection to improve your health, wealth, and happiness.
